HalfStartedHobbyist

Half Started Hobbies is where curiosity sparks, solder flows, and projects occasionally pause mid-bench.

My name is Justin Krienke, an amateur radio operator licensed in 2012 under the callsign KC9WSC. I’m a lifelong electronics tinkerer with a passion for retro computers, vintage electronics, vacuum tubes, and gear built to be repaired.

My interest started early by taking apart battery-powered toys to see how they worked and whether I could make them cooler.

I have over 16 years of experience in the arcade, bar, and gambling machine industry, servicing and repairing modern and vintage arcade machines and gambling equipment. I also have a long-running background in live sound and lighting production, including DJing and system work in bar and nightclub venues throughout Wisconsin.

This channel covers vintage repairs, amateur radio projects, retro tech, and real-world troubleshooting.

Not everything is finished. Not everything is perfect.
Join me for a nerdy moment. 📻🔧